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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Music Top5 got on Instagram Live with 6ix9ine and Akademiks to discuss Young Thug and Ralo. Unsurprisingly, things did not go that smoothly.
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Music Lil Nas X's father Robert Stafford recently asked fans to keep him in their prayers following his arrest and hospitalization.
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Music BigXThaPlug’s sophomore album, Take Care, was certified platinum in August. The album features “The Largest” and “Change Me.”
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Music When Playboi Carti's not teasing fans with new music promises, he's fending off wild accusations of being a satanic worshipper.
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Music Other last-minute efforts from Diddy's attorneys include gag order requests, evidence removals, and jury-related concerns.
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Music According to Misa Hylton's attorney Nicholas Ramcharitar, her lawsuit against Mary J Blige stems from a dispute involving rapper Vado.
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Music French Montana signed with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records behind the success of his hit song “Shot Caller.” The remix featured Rick Ross and Snoop.
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Music Slim Thug says he isn't giving up hope, despite the straight-forward rejection from Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella.
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Music Pop Smoke was shot and killed when five people broke into a home he was staying at in Los Angeles back in February 2020.
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Music Clayton Howard accused Diddy and Cassie of drugging him, manipulating him, and sexually assaulting him in a new lawsuit.
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Music Four people were killed and 14 more were wounded during a mass shooting at Mello Buckzz's show in Chicago on Wednesday.
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Music Recently, Ja Rule mocked 50 Cent over rumors that he was struggling to sell tickets to his "Legacy" tour, prompting a shady response.
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Music 6ix9ine Mocks Top5’s Stabbing In Heated Instagram Live Argument Top5 got on Instagram Live with 6ix9ine and Akademiks to discuss Young Thug and Ralo. Unsurprisingly, things did not go that smoothly.
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Music Lil Nas X’s Father Breaks Silence On Son's Arrest And Hospitalization Lil Nas X's father Robert Stafford recently asked fans to keep him in their prayers following his arrest and hospitalization.
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Music BigXThaPlug Answered Reporters With Clever “I Hope You’re Happy” LP Promotion While Leaving Jail In Dallas BigXThaPlug’s sophomore album, Take Care, was certified platinum in August. The album features “The Largest” and “Change Me.”
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Music Playboi Carti Hilariously Trolls Fan After Being Called Demonic When Playboi Carti's not teasing fans with new music promises, he's fending off wild accusations of being a satanic worshipper.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 1.6K Views
Music Diddy Adds One More Lawyer To His Legal Team Mere Days Before Trial's Start Date Other last-minute efforts from Diddy's attorneys include gag order requests, evidence removals, and jury-related concerns.
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Music Misa Hylton’s Attorney Breaks Down Her “Tragic” $5M Lawsuit Against Mary J Blige According to Misa Hylton's attorney Nicholas Ramcharitar, her lawsuit against Mary J Blige stems from a dispute involving rapper Vado.
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Caroline Fisher 1.8K Views
Music French Montana Walks Away From Diddy Question French Montana signed with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records behind the success of his hit song “Shot Caller.” The remix featured Rick Ross and Snoop.
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Music Slim Thug Admits He'll Have To Be "Patient" With His Megan Thee Stallion Crush Slim Thug says he isn't giving up hope, despite the straight-forward rejection from Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella.
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Music Pop Smoke's Killer Wears His Merch In New Viral Photo Pop Smoke was shot and killed when five people broke into a home he was staying at in Los Angeles back in February 2020.
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Music Escort Suing Diddy & Cassie Continues To Attack Her For Allegedly "Embracing" Combs' Power Clayton Howard accused Diddy and Cassie of drugging him, manipulating him, and sexually assaulting him in a new lawsuit.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 2.5K Views
Music 600 Breezy Goes Off On Shooters In Attack At Mello Buckzz Concert Four people were killed and 14 more were wounded during a mass shooting at Mello Buckzz's show in Chicago on Wednesday.
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Cole Blake 2.2K Views
Music 50 Cent Flaunts Sold-Out London Show After Ja Rule Trolled Him Over Alleged Low Ticket Sales Recently, Ja Rule mocked 50 Cent over rumors that he was struggling to sell tickets to his "Legacy" tour, prompting a shady response.
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